Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Philadelphia Jewish Museum vandalism leaves leaders frustrated as anti‑Semitic incidents continue
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized for the second time in a year.
Kensington High School students to relocate amid asbestos concerns
Less than two weeks before classes begin for the School District of Philadelphia, students and staff at Kensington High School must relocate after asbestos concerns forced the building to close.
Water main break leaves about 50 homes in Tacony without service
Chopper 6 was over the scene shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday as water could be seen gushing down Tulip Street near Princeton Avenue.
Dead dog found abandoned on side of NJ bridge prompts investigation
Jack Loncosky, who lives just feet from where the dog was found, said the discovery was disturbing.
Preschool worker charged after alleged assault of 2-year-old in Newtown Twp.
The preschool said Erin Burke, 27, was fired following the incident, calling her actions "unacceptable."
Man, 70, dies after being found shot inside crashed BMW in Philadelphia
Investigators believe the man may have been driving when he was shot once in the chest.
Series of indecent exposure incidents at retail stores tied to new trend: Police
Falls Township police say they are investigating a disturbing pattern of indecent exposure incidents at local retail stores, part of what they describe as a troubling regional trend.
Residents press Upper Darby council to reject rezoning of Mozino Tract
Rockwell Development Group is seeking to rezone the tract from its current designation allowing 56 single-family homes, to a mixed-use plan that includes townhomes, apartments, retail and a park.
Community, police come together for National Night Out events across Philadelphia
National Night Out is an annual event aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Warrant issued for suspect wanted in Pokémon card thefts in South Jersey
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, have issued an arrest warrant following a series of break-ins at a card shop.